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About Bhutan Archive

  • Bhutan is a small Himalayan Kingdom in South Asia, landlocked between China in the North and India in the East, South and West, located in the heart of Himalayas on the southern slope of Tibetan Plateau.

    Where is Bhutan?

    Posted on December 28, 2010 | No Comments
    Bhutan is a small Himalayan Kingdom in South Asia, landlocked between China in the North and India in the East, South and West, located in the heart of Himalayas on the southern slope of Tibetan Plateau.

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  • Bhutan is well-known for its thirteen traditional arts and crafts popularly called Zorig Chusum. It covers painting, carpentry, carving, sculpture, casting, black smithy, bamboo work, weaving, embroidery, masonry, paper work, leather work and silver and gold smithy.

    Art & Architecture

    Posted on December 28, 2010 | No Comments
    Bhutan is well-known for its thirteen traditional arts and crafts popularly called Zorig Chusum. It covers painting, carpentry, carving, sculpture, casting, black smithy, bamboo work, weaving, embroidery, masonry, paper work, leather work and silver and gold smithy.

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  • The tradition and culture in the country is uniquely Bhutanese, which attains the status of a distinctive culture in the world. Rich tradition and culture has been a biggest strength for Bhutan and it has served as a weapon for protecting the nation’s sovereignty.

    Culture & Tradition

    Posted on December 29, 2010 | No Comments
    The tradition and culture in the country is uniquely Bhutanese, which attains the status of a distinctive culture in the world. Rich tradition and culture has been a biggest strength for Bhutan and it has served as a weapon for protecting the nation’s sovereignty.

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  • Bhutan’s economy is one of the smallest in the world. About 31% of the population is under poverty. Over the recent years, there has been an improvement in the living standard of the people.

    Economy

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    Bhutan’s economy is one of the smallest in the world. About 31% of the population is under poverty. Over the recent years, there has been an improvement in the living standard of the people.

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  • The Himalayas are the storehouse of biodiversity, and the floral and faunal associations are sheer majestic. Globally, Bhutan is recognized as a model for conservation and considered as one of the biodiversity “hotspots” of the world.

    Flora and Fauna

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    The Himalayas are the storehouse of biodiversity, and the floral and faunal associations are sheer majestic. Globally, Bhutan is recognized as a model for conservation and considered as one of the biodiversity “hotspots” of the world.

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  • Bhutan saw its first telephone services in 1963. With satellite station installed in 1990 in Thimphu, the international services were available. At present, internet services, fax and telegraphs connect Bhutan to different parts of the world.

    Media and Communications

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    Bhutan saw its first telephone services in 1963. With satellite station installed in 1990 in Thimphu, the international services were available. At present, internet services, fax and telegraphs connect Bhutan to different parts of the world.

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  • Archery (dha) is the national game most popular among Bhutanese. An Archery game is played between two teams and archery players wear traditional dresses. The players shoot at the traditionally painted wooden targets firmly placed on

    National Games

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    Archery (dha) is the national game most popular among Bhutanese. An Archery game is played between two teams and archery players wear traditional dresses. The players shoot at the traditionally painted wooden targets firmly placed on

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  • The National Emblem of Bhutan has a double diamond thunderbolt placed above the lotus. Two dragons (male and female) are seen on the two vertical sides. The two thunderbolts represent the harmony between secular and religious power

    National Symbols of Bhutan

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    The National Emblem of Bhutan has a double diamond thunderbolt placed above the lotus. Two dragons (male and female) are seen on the two vertical sides. The two thunderbolts represent the harmony between secular and religious power

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  • Bhutan has a population of 0.6 million. The Bhutanese society is multi-ethnic and multi-lingual.

    People and Society

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    Bhutan has a population of 0.6 million. The Bhutanese society is multi-ethnic and multi-lingual.

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  • Bhutan has a dual system of administration where temporal affairs are looked after by the King and spiritual matters by the Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot). This form of administration was...

    Political system of Bhutan

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    Bhutan has a dual system of administration where temporal affairs are looked after by the King and spiritual matters by the Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot). This form of administration was...

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  • Bhutanese people worshipped all forms of nature till the visit of Guru Rinpoche in the 8th century. The religion practiced was animism referred to as Bon.

    Religion

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    Bhutanese people worshipped all forms of nature till the visit of Guru Rinpoche in the 8th century. The religion practiced was animism referred to as Bon.

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